Hotpoint RA720 Operating instructions

RA720
RA724
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Ranges
20″and 24″Compact Electric
183D9541P002 49-88025 12-05 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–4
Operating Instructions
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–9
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . 11
Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Oven Heating Elements . . . . . . 11
Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Painted Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Surface Units and Drip Pans . . .10
Installation Instructions
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . 13, 19
Dimensions and Clearances . . . 14
Electrical Connections . . . . .15–18
Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tools You Will Need . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . 20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . 21, 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label
under the cooktop. See the
Lift-Up Cooktop section in this
manual for instructions on how
to lift the cooktop.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
■Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
■Don’t attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
■Before performing any service
recommended in these instructions,
DISCONNECT THE RANGE POWER
SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD
DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING
THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE
CIRCUIT BREAKER.
■Do not leave children alone—children
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
■Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the door or range top. They
could damage the range and even tip it
over, causing severe personal injury.
■CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED
IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR
ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—
CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE
RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
■Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.
Flammable material could be ignited
if brought in contact with hot heating
elements and may cause severe burns.
■Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth.
■For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
■Storage in or on appliance—Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven
or near surface units.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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All ranges can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall by installing the Anti-Tip
device supplied.
If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-Tip
device WB2X7909.
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip
device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly
engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of
the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution
could result in tipping of the range and injury.
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■Keep hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
■Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near the range.
■Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming
pan on surface unit by covering pan
completely with well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a
pan can be put out by covering with
baking soda or, if available, a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
■Do not touch heating elements or interior
surface of oven. These surfaces may be hot
enough to burn even though they are dark
in color. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact surface units, areas
nearby the surface units or any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.
■Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop and areas facing the cooktop,
oven vent opening and surfaces near the
opening, and crevices around the oven
door. Remember: The inside surface of the
oven may be hot when the door is opened.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
Stand away from range when opening oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns
to hands, face and/or eyes.
■Don’t heat unopened food containers in
the oven. Pressure could build up and the
container could burst, causing an injury.
■Keep oven free from grease buildup.
■Place oven shelf in desired position while
oven is cool. If shelves must be handled
when hot, do not let pot holder contact
heating elements in the oven.
■Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It
is also a precaution against burns from
touching hot surfaces of the door or
oven walls.
■When using cooking or roasting bags in
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
■Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
■Keep the oven vent ducts unobstructed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Use proper pan size—This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size.
Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use
of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result
in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency.
SURFACE COOKING UNITS
■Never leave surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilover causes smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on
fire.
■Be sure drip pans are in place. Their
absence during cooking could damage
range parts and wiring.
■Don’t use aluminum foil to line drip
pans or anywhere in the oven except as
described in this guide. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire hazard or damage
to the range.
■Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for range-top service; others may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
■To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and spillage,
the handle of a container should be turned
toward the center of the range without
extending over nearby surface units.
■Always turn surface unit to OFF before
removing cookware.
■Keep an eye on foods being fried at HI or
MEDIUM HIGH heats.
■To avoid the possibility of a burn or
electric shock, always be certain that the
controls for all surface units are at OFF
position and all coils are cool before
attempting to lift or remove the unit.
■Don’t immerse or soak removable surface
units. Don’t put them in a dishwasher.
■Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you
do flame foods under the hood, turn the
fan on.
■Foods for frying should be as dry as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over sides of pan.
■Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-
fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.
■If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
■Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
■Use a deep-fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
■Use extreme caution when moving a grease
filled pan or disposing of hot grease.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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■Use medium- or heavyweight
cookware. Aluminum cookware
conducts heat faster than other
metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron
cookware is slow to absorb heat,
but generally cooks evenly at low or
medium heat settings. Steel pans may
cook unevenly if not combined with
other metals.
■Do not overfill cookware with fat
that may spill over when adding food.
Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch
foods frying at high temperatures.
Keep range and hood clean from
accumulated grease.
■To conserve the most cooking energy,
pans should be flat on the bottom,
have straight sides and tight-fitting
lids. Match the size of the saucepan
to the size of the surface unit. A pan
that extends more than an inch
beyond the edge of the drip pan
traps heat, which causes “crazing”
(fine hairline cracks) on porcelain,
and discoloration ranging from blue
to dark gray on chrome drip pans.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Surface Cooking Controls
Your surface units and controls are designed
to give you a variety of heat settings for surface
unit cooking.
At both LO and HI positions, there is
a slight niche so control clicks at those
positions; HI marks the highest setting;
LO, the lowest setting.
In a quiet kitchen, you may hear
slight clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating heat settings selected are being
maintained.
Switching heats to higher settings always
shows a quicker change in temperature
than switching to lower settings.
How to Set the Controls
Push the control knob in.
Turn either clockwise or
counterclockwise to desired
heat setting.
Control must be pushed in to set only
from the OFF position.
When control is in any position
other than OFF, you can turn it without
pushing in.
Be sure you turn control to OFF when
you finish cooking. An indicator light
will glow when ANY surface unit is on.
A Burner On indicator light will glow
when any surface unit is on.
Heat Setting Guide
HI – Quick start for cooking; bring water
to boil.
MEDIUM HIGH – Fast fry, pan broil;
maintain fast boil on large amount
of food.
MED – Saute and brown; maintain slow
boil on large amount of food.
MEDIUM LOW – Cereal; maintain serving
temperature of most foods.
LO – Cook after starting at HI; cook
with little water in covered pan. Use to
steam rice.
NOTE:
At HI or MEDIUM HIGH, never leave
food unattended. Boilovers cause
smoking; greasy spillovers may
catch fire.
At LO, melt chocolate, butter on
small unit.
Cooking Tips
Medium
low
Medium
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Using the oven.
The OVEN TEMP knob is located on the control panel on the front of the range.
Oven Temperature Control
To use the oven, simply turn the knob
to the desired cooking temperatures,
which are marked in 25°F increments
on the dial. OVEN TEMP maintains the
temperature you set, from 200°F to BROIL.
The Oven Cycling Light glows until the oven
reaches your selected temperature, then goes off
and on with the oven unit(s) during cooking.
OVEN TEMP
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks
so when placed correctly on the shelf
supports, they will stop before coming
completely out of the oven and will not
tilt when you are removing food from
them or placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull
the shelf out to the bump on the shelf
support. Place the cookware on the
shelf, then slide the shelf back into the
oven. This will eliminate reaching into
the hot oven.
To remove the shelves from the oven, pull
them toward you, tilt front end upward
and pull them out.
To replace, place shelf on shelf support
with stop-locks (curved extension of
shelf) facing up and toward back of oven.
Tilt up front and push shelf toward back
of oven until it goes past the bump on
the shelf support. Then lower front of
shelf and push it all the way back.
Oven Shelf Positions
The oven has four shelf supports—A
(bottom), B, C and D(top).
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested
on Baking and Roasting pages.
Bump
The oven has 4 shelf positions.
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Use of Aluminum Foil
■If desired, a sheet of aluminum
foil may be used on the floor of the
oven under the bake element.
Be certain foil does not touch bake
element. Aluminum foil used in this
way may slightly affect the browning
of some foods. Change foil when it
becomes soiled.
■DO NOT place a sheet of aluminum
foil on the shelf. To do so may result
in improperly cooked foods, damage
to oven finish and increase in heat
on outside surfaces of the oven.
You may use aluminum foil to line the
broiler pan and broiler grid. However,
you must mold the foil tightly to the
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Baking and Roasting Tips
■Follow a tested recipe and measure the
ingredients carefully. If you are using a
package mix, follow label directions.
■Do not open the oven door during
a baking operation—heat will be lost
and the baking time might need to
be extended. This could cause poor
baking results. If you must open the
door, open it partially—only 3 or
4 inches—and close it as quickly
as possible.
■Roasting is cooking by dry heat.
Tender meat or poultry can be roasted
uncovered in your oven. Roasting
temperatures, which should be low
and steady, keep spattering to a
minimum. When roasting, it is not
necessary to sear, baste, cover or add
water to your meat.
■Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc.,
can be started without thawing, but
allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound
additional time (10 minutes per pound
for roasts under 5 pounds, more time
for larger roasts).
■Thaw most frozen poultry before
roasting to ensure even doneness.
Some commercial frozen poultry
can be cooked successfully without
thawing. Follow directions given on
package label.
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To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
How to Set Your Oven for Baking or Roasting
Position the shelf or shelves in the
oven. If cooking on two shelves at
the same time, stagger the pans for
best heat circulation.
Close oven door. Turn
OVEN TEMP knob clockwise to
desired temperature. Preheat oven
for at least 10 minutes if preheating
is necessary.
Place food in oven on center of
shelf. Allow at least 2 inches between
edge of bakeware and oven wall or
adjacent cookware.
Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary. Turn OVEN
TEMP knob to OFF and remove
food.
Shelf Positions
■Most baking is done on the second
shelf position (B) or the third shelf
position (C) from the bottom.
■When baking three or four items, use
two shelves positioned on the second
and fourth sets of supports (B & D)
from bottom of oven.
■Bake angel food cakes on first shelf
position (A) from bottom of oven.
■Roasting is usually done on the bottom
shelf position (A).
Preheating
■Preheating the oven takes about 10
minutes.
■Preheat the oven only when necessary,
usually for baking.
■Most roasts will cook satisfactorily
without preheating.
■If you find preheating is necessary,
keep an eye on the Oven Cycle light
and put food in the oven promptly
after the light goes out. The Oven
Cycle light will then cycle on and off
with the oven thermostat as it cycles
to maintain oven temperature.

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You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to
become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat
yourself.
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40°F.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling temperatures. The adjustment will be retained after a power failure.
Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do yourself!
The type of margarine will affect baking performance!
Most recipes for baking have been
developed using high-fat products such
as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not
give the same results as with a higher
fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries,
cookies or candies are made with low-fat spreads.
The lower the fat content of a spread product, the
more noticeable these differences become.
Federal standards require products
labeled “margarine” to contain at least
80% fat by weight. Low-fat spreads, on the
other hand, contain less fat and more
water. The high moisture content of these
spreads affects the texture and flavor of
baked goods. For best results with your old
favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or
stick spreads containing at least 70%
vegetable oil.
Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range
and look at the back side.
To make an adjustment, loosen
(approximately one turn), but do
not completely remove, the two
screws on the back of the knob.
With the back of the knob facing
you, hold the outer edge of the knob
with one hand and turn the front of
the knob with the other hand.
To increase the oven temperature,
move the top screw toward the right.
You’ll hear a click for each notch you
move the knob.
To decrease the oven temperature,
move the top screw toward the left.
Each click will change the oven
temperature approximately 10°F.
(Range is plus or minus 60°F from
the arrow.) We suggest that you make
the adjustment one click from the
original setting and check oven
performance before making any
additional adjustments.
After the adjustment is made, retighten
screws so they are snug, but be
careful not to overtighten.
Replace the knob, matching the flat
area of the knob to the shaft, and
check performance.
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Amount or Shelf Time In Minutes
Food Thickness Position First Side Second Side Comments
Bacon 1/2 lb. C 31⁄2min. 31⁄2min. Arrange in single layer.
(about 8 thin slices)
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 min. 7 min. Space evenly.
1/2 to 3/4″thick
Beef Steaks
Medium 1″thick C 9 min. 9 min. Steaks less than 1″
1 to 11⁄2lbs. thick cook through
before browning. Pan
frying is recommended.
Slash fat.
Chicken 1 whole A 35 min. 15 min. Reduce time about 5
2 to 21⁄2lbs., to 10 minutes per side
split lengthwise for cut-up chicken.
Brush each side with
melted butter. Broil
skin-side-down first.
Fish 1 lb. fillets C 5 min. 5 min. Handle and turn very
1/4 to 1/2″thick carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired. Preheat
broiler to increase
browning.
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Broiling may be slightly different from any previous broiling you may be acquainted with, so be sure to read this
section completely.
How to Set Your Oven for Broiling
Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat
from the upper element in the oven. Most fish
and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow
these steps to keep spattering and smoking to
a minimum.
If the meat has fat or gristle
around the edge, cut vertical slashes
through both about 2″apart. If
desired, fat may be trimmed,
leaving a layer about 1/8″thick.
Place the meat on the broiler grid
in the broiler pan which comes with
your range. Always use the grid so
the fat drips into the broiler pan;
otherwise the juices may become
hot enough to catch fire.
Place the shelf in position Cfor
most broiling.
Close the door. Always broil with the
door closed.
Turn the OVEN TEMP knob
clockwise to BROIL. You will feel
a slight niche at the broil position.
Turn food only once during
cooking.
Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF.
Serve food immediately, and leave
the pan outside the oven to cool
during the meal for easiest cleaning.
Broiling Guide
■If desired, marinate meats or
chicken before broiling, or brush
with barbecue sauce the last 5 to 10
minutes only.
■Frozen steaks can be broiled by
positioning the oven shelf at the next
lowest shelf position and increasing
cooking time given in this guide 11⁄2
times per side.
■When arranging food on pan, do not
let fatty edges hang over sides because
the dripping fat will soil the oven.
■If your range is connected to 208
volts, rare steaks may be broiled by
preheating the broiler and positioning
the oven shelf one position higher.

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Care and cleaning of the range.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these
directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.
Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or steel wool.
After cleaning, rinse the shelves with
clean water and dry with a clean cloth.
Surface Units and Drip Pans
To clean the surface units, turn the
control to the highest setting for a
minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
To remove a surface unit:
To remove the drip pans for cleaning,
the surface units must be removed first.
Make sure the surface units are cool
before touching them.
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above
the drip pan and pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch. If
you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan when
you plug it back in.
NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface unit
more than 1 inch above the drip pan can
permanently damage the receptacle.
To replace a surface unit:
Replace the drip pan into the recess in
the cooktop. Make sure the opening in
the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Insert the terminals of the surface unit
through the opening in the drip pan and
into the receptacle.
Guide the surface unit into place so it
rests evenly.
To clean the drip pans:
Drip pans can be cleaned in the
dishwasher or by hand. If you use a
scouring pad, rub lightly to prevent
scratching.
Can I cover the drip pans with foil?
No, because using foil so close to
the receptacle could cause shock,
fire or damage to the range.
CAUTION:
■Do not immerse the surface units in
liquids of any kind.
■Do not clean the surface units in a
dishwasher.
■Do not bend the surface unit plug
terminals.
■Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in
any way repair the plug-in receptacle.
To remove the surface unit, lift it
about 1 inch above the drip pan
and pull it out.
Replace the drip pan into the
recess in the cooktop.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy
but breakable if misused. This finish is
acid-resistant. However, any acidic foods
spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted to
remain on the finish.
Surface unit
Receptacle
Drip pan
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Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable, but it is
heavy. You may need help removing and
replacing the door.
To remove the door:
Open the door to the full open
position.
Pull the hinge locks up over the
hinge hooks on both sides.
Grasp the door firmly on each side,
lift slightly and pull it straight out
and away from the oven.
To replace the door:
Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.
Insert and seat the upper and lower
hinge arms into the oven slots.
Push the hinge locks down from the
hinge hooks.
Close the oven door and make sure
it is working properly. If it is not
working properly, remove and
replace it following the above steps.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE DOOR
UNTIL THIS STEP IS COMPLETE. THE
HINGE OR DOOR COULD BE DAMAGED.
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the
broil element. Any soil will burn off when
the elements are heated.
The bake element can be lifted gently to
clean the oven floor. Do not attempt to
clean any oven surface when any burner
element is on. Always wear protective
hand-wear when cleaning interior oven
surfaces or surfaces near heating
elements. If spillovers, residue or ash
accumulate around the bake element,
gently wipe around the element with
warm water.
Broiler Pan and Grid
After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Remove the grid from the
pan. Carefully pour out grease from the
pan into a proper container. Wash and
rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot
water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid
with detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking
the pan will remove burned on foods.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid
anywhere in the range.
Both the broiler pan and grid can
also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Slot
Lower
hinge arm
Upper
hinge arm
Hinge lock
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Lift-Up Cooktop
Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up
soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.
To make cleaning easier, the cooktop
may be lifted up and propped open.
Be sure all surface units are turned off
before raising the cooktop.
Remove the front surface and drip pans.
See the Surface Units and Drip Pans
section. Grasp the two front surface unit
wells and lift the cooktop up and prop it
open with the prop rod provided.
After cleaning underneath the cooktop
with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth,
hold the cooktop up, return the prop
rod to its storage position and lower the
cooktop until it snaps into position.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers.
Replace the two front drip pans and
surface units. See the Surface Units and
Drip Pans section.
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Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the OFF
positions and pull them straight off the
stems for cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or they may also be washed
with soap and water. Make sure the insides
of the knobs are dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the OFF position
to ensure proper placement.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides,
control panel, door and kick panel.
Clean these with soap and water or a
vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansing
powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any
painted surface.
Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the porcelain enamel interior
will retain its attractive finish for many years.
Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleanser. Soapy, wet pads may also be
used. Do not allow food spills with a high
sugar or acid content (such as milk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie
filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause dull spots even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the
cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup
ammonia in a shallow glass pan and leave
in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia
fumes will help loosen the burned-on
grease and food.
When necessary, you may use a
commercial oven cleaner. Follow the
package directions.
Cautions about using spray-on oven
cleaners:
■Do not spray the oven cleaner on the
electrical controls and switches because
it could cause a short circuit and result
in sparking or fire.
■Do not directly spray oven cleaner
onto the oven heating elements.
■Do not allow a film from the
cleaner to remain on the temperature
sensor—it could cause the oven to
heat improperly. (The sensor is located
at the top of the oven.) Carefully
wipe the bulb clean after each
oven cleaning, being careful not to
move the sensor since a change in
its position could affect how the oven
bakes.
■Do not spray any oven cleaner on the
outside oven door, handles or any
exterior surface of the oven, cabinet
or painted surfaces. The cleaner can
damage these surfaces.
Care and cleaning of the range.
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Installation 20″and 24″Compact
Instructions Electric Ranges
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
•IMPORTANT —Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
•IMPORTANT —Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
•Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
•Note to Consumer – Keep these
instructions for future reference.
•Skill level – Installation of this appliance
requires basic mechanical skills.
•Completion time – 1 to 3 hours
•Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer.
•Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
WARNING —This appliance must
be properly grounded.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
All rough-in and spacing dimensions must be
met for safe use of your range. Electricity to
the range can be disconnected at the outlet
without moving the range if the outlet is in
the preferred location (remove lower drawer).
To reduce the risk of burns or fire when
reaching over hot surface elements, cabinet
storage space above the cooktop should be
avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be
provided above the cooktop, the risk can
be reduced by installing a range hood that
sticks out at least 5” beyond the front of the
cabinets. Cabinets installed above a cooktop
must be no deeper than 13”.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
Make sure the cabinets and wall coverings
around the range can withstand the temperatures
(up to 200°F) generated by the range.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING —Before beginning the
installation, switch power off at service panel
and lock the service disconnecting means to
prevent power from being switched on
accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to
the service panel.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
WARNING —To reduce the risk
of tipping, the appliance must be secured by
properly installed Anti-Tip device packed with
this appliance.
If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range
does not fit this application, use the universal
Anti-Tip device WB2X7909.
WARNING —
• All ranges can tip
• Injury to persons could result
• Install Anti-Tip device packed
with range
• See Installation Instructions
If you pull the range out and away from the
wall for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip
device is engaged when the range is pushed
back against the wall.
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Installation Instructions
PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
3-Wire Cord
4‘ Long
4-Wire Cord OR
4‘ Long
(UL Approved 40 AMP)
Adjustable Wrench
Level
1/4” Nut Driver
Phillips Screwdriver
Drill with 1/8” Bit
Pencil
Safety Glasses
Tape Measure
Pliers
Flat-blade
Screwdriver
PARTS INCLUDED
Anti-Tip Bracket Kit
REMOVE SHIPPING MATERIALS
Remove packaging materials. Failure to
remove packaging materials could result
in damage to the appliance.
1
PREPARE THE OPENING
•Allow 2″spacing from the range to adjacent
vertical walls above the cooktop surface. Allow
30″minimum clearance between the surface
units and the bottom of unprotected wood or
metal top cabinet, and 18″minimum between
the countertop and adjacent cabinet bottom.
•To eliminate the risk of burns or fire when
reaching over hot surface elements, cabinet
storage space above the cooktop should be
avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be
provided above the cooktop, the risk can be
reduced by installing a range hood that
protrudes at least 5″beyond the front of the
cabinets. Cabinets installed above a cooktop
may be no deeper than 13″.
Flooring under the range
Your range, like many other household items,
is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings
such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.
When moving the range on this type of
flooring, it should be installed on a 1/4″
thick sheet of plywood (or similar material)
as follows:
When the floor covering ends at the front
of the range, the area that the range will
rest on should be built up with plywood
to the same level or higher than the floor
covering. This will allow the range to be
moved for cleaning or servicing.
2
Squeeze Connector
(For Conduit
Installations Only)
B
A
C
From
combustible
walls above
cooking
surface
C
Models A B (recommended) D
20″Wide 20 ″20 3⁄8″2″41″
24″Wide 24 ″24 3⁄8″2″41″
36″
D(depth
with door
open)
401⁄2″
height
5″
30″min.
24″
18″min.
13″
max.
36″max.
26″from wall
to front of
control panel
14
21⁄2 ″
Wall Mounted
21⁄4″
Floor Cord
Outlet box
Wall
2″
Recommended acceptable electrical outlet
area. Orient the electrical receptacle so
the length is parallel to the floor.
Surface
mount
outlet

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Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
ALL NEW BRANCH CIRCUIT
INSTALLATIONS, MOBILE
HOMES, RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES AND
INSTALLATIONS WHERE
LOCAL CODES DO NOT
ALLOW GROUNDING
THROUGH NEUTRAL,
REQUIRE A 4-CONDUCTOR
CORD OR CONDUIT
Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor
UL-listed range cord. These cords may be
provided with ring terminals on wire and
a strain relief device.
A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250
minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp
range cord is not recommended but if used, it
should be marked for use with nominal 13⁄8″
diameter connection openings. Care should
be taken to center the cable and strain relief
within the knockout hole to keep the edge
from damaging the cable.
• Because range terminals are not accessible
after range is in position, flexible service
conduit or cord must be used.
NOTE: If conduit is being used, go to Step 3D
and then to Step 6 or 7.
• On some models, a filter capacitor may be
connected between the black and white
leads on the junction block.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION: For personal safety,
do not use an extension cord with this
appliance. Remove house fuse or open circuit
breaker before beginning installation.
This appliance must be supplied with the
proper voltage and frequency, and connected
to an individual properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or fuse
having amperage as specified on the rating
plate. The rating plate is located under the
cooktop. See the Lift-Up Cooktop section
in this manual for instructions on how to
lift the cooktop.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring
and hookup of your range connected by a
qualified electrician. After installation, have
the electrician show you where your main
range disconnect is located.
Check with your local utilities for electrical
codes which apply in your area. Failure to
wire your oven according to governing codes
could result in a hazardous condition. If there
are no local codes, your range must be wired
and fused to meet the requirements of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70–
Latest Edition. You can get a copy by writing:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Effective January 1, 1996, the National
Electrical Code requires that new construction
(not existing) utilize a 4-conductor connection
to an electric range.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS (cont.)
When installing an electric range in new
construction, follow Steps 3 and 5 for 4-wire
connection.
You must use a 3-wire, single-phase A.C.
208Y/120 Volt or 240/120 Volt, 60 hertz
electrical system. If you connect to aluminum
wiring, properly installed connectors
approved for use with aluminum wiring
must be used.
If the electrical service provided does not
meet the above specifications, have a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
Rating Plate

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Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.)
POWER CORD AND STRAIN
RELIEF INSTALLATION
Remove the wire cover (on the lower
back of the range) by removing its top
center screw.
Do not discard this screw.
Remove the knockout ring (13⁄8″) located
on bracket directly below the terminal
block. To remove the knockout, use a
pair of pliers to bend the knockout ring
away from the bracket and twist until
ring is removed.
B
A
3For power cord installations only (see
the next step if using conduit), assemble
the strain relief in the hole. Insert the
power cord through the strain relief and
tighten. Allow enough slack to easily
attach the cord terminals to the terminal
block. If tabs are present at the end of
the winged strain relief, they can be
removed for better fit.
NOTE: Do not install the power cord
without a strain relief. The strain relief
bracket should be installed before
reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.
Skip to Step 4 or 5.
C
Knockout ring
in bracket
Knockout
ring removed
Power cord
Strain relief
Terminal
block
Bracket
Terminal block
(appearance
may vary)
For conduit installations only, purchase a
squeeze connector matching the diameter
of your conduit and assemble it in the hole.
Insert the conduit through the squeeze
connector and tighten. Allow enough slack to
easily attach the wires to the terminal block.
NOTE: Do not install the conduit without a
squeeze connector. The squeeze connector
should be installed before reinstalling the
rear range wiring cover.
Skip to Step 6 or 7.
D
Squeeze
connector
Terminal
block
Conduit Bracket

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Installation Instructions
4-WIRE POWER CORD
INSTALLATION
WARNING: The neutral wire of
the supply circuit must be connected to the
neutral terminal located in the lower center
of the terminal block. The power leads must
be connected to the lower left and the lower
right terminals of the terminal block. The 4th
grounding lead must be connected to the
frame of the range with the ground plate
and the ground screw.
Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from
the terminal block. Remove the ground
screw and ground plate and retain them.
Cut and discard the ground strap. DO NOT
DISCARD ANY SCREWS.
Insert the one ground screw into the power
cord ground wire terminal ring, through the
ground plate and into the frame of the range.
Insert the 3 terminal screws (removed earlier)
through each power cord terminal ring and
into the lower terminals of the terminal block.
Be certain that the center wire (white/neutral)
is connected to the center lower position of
the terminal block. Tighten screws securely
into the terminal block.
Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the installation.
E
D
C
B
A
5
3-WIRE POWER CORD
INSTALLATION
WARNING: The neutral or ground
wire of the power cord must be connected
to the neutral terminal located in the
center of the terminal block. The power
leads must be connected to the lower left
and the lower right terminals of the
terminal block.
Remove the 3 lower terminal screws
from the terminal block. Insert the 3
terminal screws through each power cord
terminal ring and into the lower terminals
of the terminal block. Be certain that the
center wire (white/neutral) is connected
to the center lower position of the
terminal block. Tighten screws securely
into the terminal block.
DO NOT remove the ground strap
connection.
Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the
installation.
B
A
4
Ground
strap
Terminal
block
(appearance
may vary)
Neutral
terminal Before
After
Terminal
block
Terminal
block
Neutral
terminal
Neutral
terminal
Cut and discard
the ground strap
Ground
plate
(grounding
to range)
Ground
screw
Power cord
Ground plate or
Ground strap

Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.)
3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION
Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws from
the terminal block. Insert the center bare
wire (white/neutral) tip through the bottom
center terminal block opening. On certain
models, the wire will need to be inserted
through the ground strap opening and then
into the bottom center block opening. Insert
the two side bare wire tips into the lower
left and the lower right terminal block
openings. Tighten the screws until the wire
is firmly secure (approximately 20 inch-lbs.).
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING:
Aluminum building wire may be used
but it must be rated for the correct
amperage and voltage to make
connection. Connect wires according
to this Step 6 or Step 7 depending on
number of wires.
Wire used, location and enclosure
of splices, etc., must conform to good
wiring practices and local codes.
Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the
installation.
B
A
6
4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION
Loosen the three lower terminal screws
from the terminal block. Remove the ground
screw and ground plate and retain them.
Cut and discard the ground strap. DO NOT
DISCARD ANY SCREWS.
Insert the ground bare wire tip between the
range frame and the ground plate (removed
earlier) and secure it in place with the ground
screw (removed earlier). Insert the bare wire
(white/neutral) tip through the bottom center
of the terminal block opening. Insert the two
side bare wire tips into the lower left and the
lower right terminal block openings. Tighten
the screws until the wire is firmly secure
(approximately 20 inch-lbs.).
Wire used, location and enclosure
of splices, etc., must conform to good
wiring practices and local codes.
Proceed to Step 8.
C
B
A
7
Before
Terminal
block
Cut and discard
the ground strap
After
Terminal
block Ground
plate
(grounding
to range)
Bracket
Neutral terminal
Wire tips
Wire tips
Terminal
block
Conduit
Bracket
Ground
screw
18
or
Ground strap
REPLACE THE WIRE COVER
Replace the wire cover on the range back
by sliding its two lower retaining tabs into
the slots and replacing the screw removed
earlier. Make sure that no wires are pinched
between the cover and the range back.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALL THE RANGE
ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION
WARNING:
• Range must be secured with an
approved Anti-Tip device.
• Unless properly installed, the range could
be tipped by you or a child standing, sitting
or leaning on an open door.
• After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify
that it is in place by carefully attempting
to tilt the range forward.
• This range has been designed to meet all
recognized industry tip standards for all
normal conditions.
• After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify
that it is in place by carefully attempting
to tilt the range forward.
• The use of this device does not preclude
tipping of the range when not properly
installed.
Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of
the range is to be located. Be sure to allow
for the countertop overhang if you intend
to install the range next to cabinets.
Locate the
outside edge
of the device
21⁄8″toward
the center of
the range
from the
marked edge
of the range.
Using the device as a template, mark the
position of the hole for the screw.
For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at
an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal.
A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not
available.
Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw provided.
For cement or concrete construction, you will
need a 1/4″x 11⁄2″
lag bolt and a
1/2″O.D. sleeve
anchor, which
are not provided.
Drill the
recommended
size hole for the
hardware.
D
C
B
A
9
LEVEL THE RANGE
For proper cooking and baking, the range
must be leveled. Leveling legs are located
on each corner at the base of the range.
Install the oven shelves
(see Using the oven
section for instructions).
Put a spirit level or a glass
measuring cup partially
filled with water on one
of the oven shelves.
Turn the legs clockwise
to raise the range and
counterclockwise to
lower the range. Adjust
the leveling legs until
the range is level.
B
A
10
ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION
(cont.)
Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole
and then install the lag bolt through the
device. The bolts must be properly tightened
as recommended for the hardware.
Slide the range against the wall, and check
for proper installation by grasping the front
edge of the cooktop and carefully
attempting to tilt the range forward.
E
9
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FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
• Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed
(RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced.
• Be sure power is in service to the building.
• Check to be sure that all packing materials
and tape have been removed. This will
include tape on metal panel under control
knobs (if applicable), adhesive tape, wire
ties, cardboard and protective plastic. Failure
to remove these materials could result in
damage to the appliance once the appliance
has been turned on and surfaces have heated.
• Check to make sure that the Anti-Tip device
is securely installed.
• Be sure all range controls are in the OFF
position before leaving the range.
11
Anti-Tip
device
Slotted
head
screw Wallplate
Approx. 20°
21⁄8”Marked
edge
of range
Back of
range
Wallboard
Wood screw
Anti-Tip
device

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
Before You Call For Service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart on this page
first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Surface units not The surface units are •With the controls off, check to make sure the surface
functioning properly not plugged in solidly. unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.
The surface unit controls •Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set. unit you are using.
The drip pans are not set •With the controls off, check to make sure the drip
securely in the cooktop. pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the
opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Oven will A fuse in your home may •Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
not work be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Plug on range is not •Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
completely inserted in grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.
Oven control •See the Using the oven sections.
improperly set.
Food does not Oven control •Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the
broil properly improperly set. BROIL position.
Improper shelf position •See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited •Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the •See the Use of aluminum foil section.
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
Food does not bake Oven control •See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.
or roast properly improperly set.
Shelf position is incorrect •See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.
or the shelf is not level.
Necessary preheating •See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.
was not done.
Incorrect cookware or •See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.
cookware of improper
size being used.
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